The Virgin and Child with St. Peter and St. Sebastian 1487

Giovanni Bellini’s "The Virgin and Child with St. Peter and St. Sebastian" (1487) showcases the artist’s mastery of Renaissance painting. This small-scale altarpiece features a serene Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, while St. Peter and St. Sebastian stand beside them, their figures partially obscured by the Virgin’s flowing drapery. Three cherubs, depicted in the sky above, add a sense of celestial grace to the composition. The painting’s realistic details and subtle use of light create a sense of depth and tranquility, characteristic of Bellini's Venetian style.